Educational Programs at the
University of California at Berkeley
for Nuclear Engineering!
Professor Joonhong Ahn!
Department of Nuclear Engineering!
University of California, Berkeley!
!
International Conference Global 2011
“Toward and Over the Fukushima Daiichi Accident”
Panel III: Fostering of Personnel
8:30 – 10:30 am, December 15, 2011
Makuhari, Chiba
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Map of Power Reactor Sites in US
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
US nuclear generating capacity projected
in 1999
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Used Fuel Accumulation in US
YMR capacity
62,490 MT!
As of Dec 09!
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Yucca Mountain Repository Project is
stopped, and Blue Ribbon Commission is
discussing Future directions
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Nuclear Security & Safeguards
Issues Emerged
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Fukushima Daiichi Accident
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Internationalization
UAE, South Korea sign
nuclear deal to build plants
in the UAE, 2009!
US India Civilian Nuclear
Agreement officially signed by
President Bush on OCT 8 2008!
Russia supports Vietnam’s nuclear
power development, 2011!
Japan-Vietnam nuclear
cooperation, 2011!
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
New Generation Nuclear Power System
Needs to be implemented in the US!
•  For future nuclear power, we need to
make efforts to improve technologies,
because ….
– Safety
– Security (Proliferation and Terrorism)
– Radioactive Waste Disposal
– Economical competitiveness
– Sustainability
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Governmental funding for fission R&D
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Growth in 2000’s
Number of Degrees in US
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BS
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MS
250
PhD
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Support for Universities
•  Department of Energy
–  Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP)
•  Nuclear Regulatory Commission
–  Curricula development
–  Scholarship and fellowship
–  Faculty development
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Nuclear Energy University
Program (NEUP) by US DOE
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Programs at UC Berkeley
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
NE Faculty
PROFESSORS
•  Joonhong Ahn, radioactive waste management; mathematical safety
assessment of deep geologic repository; transport of radionuclides in geologic
formations
•  Edward C. Morse, applied plasma physics; fusion technology; microwaves
•  Eric B. Norman, homeland security, neutrino physics and nuclear
astrophysics (LLNL)
•  Per F. Peterson, heat and mass transfer; multispecies; thermal hydraulics;
nuclear reactor design and safety; radioactive waste and materials
management
•  Jasmina L. Vujic, advanced deterministic and stochastic numerical methods in
radiation transport; biomedical application of radiation; nuclear reactor core
analysis and design
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
•  Peter Hosemann, experimental nuclear material science and technology,
liquid metal corrosion, radiation effects in structural materials, characterization
of ODS alloys, low activation steels and radiation tolerant materials for use in
extreme environments
PROFESSORS in Residence
•  Kai Vetter, applied nuclear physics: radiation detection, biomedical research,
nuclear security (LLNL)
•  Ehud Greenspan, advanced reactor conception, design and analysis;
advanced nuclear fuel cycles; transmutation of nuclear waste; reactor
physics; criticality safety; boron neutron capture therapy; optimization of
radiation shields; fusion neutronics
•  Ka-Ngo Leung, plasma source and ion beam development for fusion; neutron
production; microelectronic fabrication; particle accelerators (LBNL)
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
NE Faculty - Emeritus
•  Professors in Graduate School
•  Stanley G. Prussin, low-energy nuclear physics and
chemistry and applications
•  William E. Kastenberg, risk assessment; risk
management; ethics and the development of technology;
conflict resolution (Ret. 12/31/07)
•  Donald R. Olander, nuclear materials; reactor fuel
behavior; hydriding of zirconium and uranium (Ret.
06/30/08)
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Student Data 2011!
•  NE Majors – increase in number of undergrad (76) & grad majors
(70)!
•  Drop in # of freshman applications but higher acceptance rate: !
–  59 for Fall ’05
!120 for Fall ’08
–  83 for Fall ’06
!150 for Fall ’09!
–  97 for Fall ’07
!167 for Fall ’10!
!131 for Fall ‘11!
•  Rise in # of graduate applications!
•  Rise in # of international students!
•  Further drop in % of undergrad women after severe drop in
2008!
•  100% funding for graduate students - research, labs, fellowship!
•  Do not have immediate employment for 100% MS/Ph.D. grads
(one MS, one Ph.D. student without jobs)!
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
UCB-NE Department Productivity!
2004-­‐05 2005-­‐06 2006-­‐07 2007-­‐08 2008-­‐09 2009-­‐10 2010-­‐11 Faculty FTE Research $* $/FTE* 7.5 7 7.5 6.5 6 6 6 $4,070,000 $5,278,366 $6,821,525 $8,864,158 $9,283,614 $9,769,725 $11,259,125 $542,667 $754,052 $909,537 $1,363,717 $1,547,269 $1,628,288 $1,876,520 Undergrads 58 56 66 62 58 65 66 Grads 55 56 57 63 58 65 66 BS Degrees 10 8 17 17 12 13 13 MS Degrees 6 8 10 12 12 13 7 PhD Degrees 4 6 6 8 8 5 9 Total Degrees 20 22 33 37 32 31 29 *includes naLonal lab support Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
NE
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
80%
Freshmen Admissions Take rate
70%
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60%
take rate
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Graduate Admissions
140
120
Applications
100
# of US
citizens
Total Admitted
80
60
40
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2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Number of Students in NE Majors!
80
70
60
Undergraduates
Graduate Students
50
40
30
20
10
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Number of NE Degrees
Doctoral
Masters
Bachelor
10
8
6
4
2
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year (beginning fall)
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
percentage of all grads
Women & International Graduate
70
60
50
Women (including Intl.)
International (including
int'l women)
40
30
20
10
0
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Year (beginning fall semester)
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Women in Nuclear Engineering
40
35
% Undergraduate Women
% Graduate Women
30
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20
15
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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Areas of Graduate Study
Applied Nuclear Reactions & Instrumentation!
Bionuclear and Radiological Physics!
Energy Systems and the Environment!
Ethics and the Impact of Technology on
Society!
Fission Reactor Analysis!
Fuel Cycles and Radioactive Waste!
Fusion Science and Technology!
Laser, Particle Beam, and Plasma
Technologies!
Nuclear Materials and Chemistry!
Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics!
Risk, Safety and Large-Scale Systems
Analysis!
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
NE MS Subject Areas
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Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Objectives of Undergraduate
Curriculum
•  to produce graduates who as practicing engineers and researchers:
–  1) Apply solid knowledge of the fundamental mathematics and natural
(both physical and biological) sciences that provide the foundation for
engineering applications.
–  2) Demonstrate an understanding of nuclear processes, and the
application of general natural science and engineering principles to the
analysis and design of nuclear and related systems of current and/or
future importance to society.
–  3) Have exhibited strong, independent learning, analytical and problemsolving skills, with special emphasis on design, communication, and an
ability to work in teams.
–  4) Demonstrate an understanding of the broad social, ethical, safety and
environmental context within which nuclear engineering is practiced.
–  5) Display an awareness of the importance of, and opportunities for, lifelong learning.
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Our graduating students
achieve nine key outcomes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and
engineering to the analysis of nuclear and other systems.
The ability to identify, formulate and solve nuclear engineering problems.
The ability to design integrated systems involving nuclear and other
physical processes.
The ability to design and perform laboratory experiments to gather data,
test theories, and solve problems.
The ability to learn and work independently, and to practice leadership and
teamwork in and across disciplines.
The ability for effective oral, graphic and written communication.
A broad education necessary to understand the social, safety and
environmental consequences of engineering decisions, and to engage
thoughtfully in public debate on technological issues.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
Knowledge of the importance of, and opportunities for, life-long learning.
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Undergrad Curriculum
Freshman Year [Common First Year]
Math 1A, 1B, Calculus
Chemistry 1A (or 4A), General Chemistry
Physics 7A, Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Engin 10, Engineering Design and Analysis
Engin 7, Introduction to Applied Computing
Fall
4
4
Spring
4
4
3
4
Nuc Eng 39, Issues in Nuclear Engineering (Optional)
Reading and Composition course from List A
Reading and Composition course from List B
Sophomore Year
2
4
Fall
4
Spring
Math 53-54, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Diff. Eqns.
4
4
Physics 7B, 7C, Physics for Scientists and Engineers
EE 40, Introduction to Microelectronic Circuits or EE 100, Electronic
Techniquies for Engineering
Engin 45, Properties of Materials
4
4
First and Second additional Humanities / Social Studies courses
Junior Year
Engin 115, Engineering Thermodynamics
Engin 117, Methods of Materials Analysis
Nuc Eng 101, Nuclear Reactions and Radiation
Nuc Eng 104, Radiation Detection Lab
Nuc Eng 150, Nuclear Reactor Theory
Third Additional Humanities / Social Studies course (ethics content)
Technical Electives #
Senior Year
Nuc Eng 170, Nuclear Design
Fourth Additional Humanities / Social Studies course
Technical Electives #
4
3
4
Fall
4
3
4
3
Spring
3
3
4
Fall
14
9
Spring
3
3
9
Beam and Accelerator Applications:
Physics 110A/B (or EE 117), 129 A/B,
139, 142; NE 155, 180; !
Bionuclear Engineering: BioE C165;
EE 120 (EE 20N is a prerequisite for
this course), 145B; NE 107, 162; !
Fission Power Engineering: ME 106,
109 (ChemE 150A may be substituted
for ME 106 and 109); NE 120, 124,
155, 161, 167, 175; !
Fusion Power Engineering: Physics
110A/B, 142; NE 120, 180, 155; !
Homeland Security and
Nonproliferation: Chem 143, Physics
110A/B, 111, NE 107, 130, 155, 175; !
Materials in Nuclear Technology: MSE
102, 104, 112, 113; NE 120, 124, 155,
161; !
Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Waste
Management: ChemE 150A/B; E 120;
Energy Resources Group 151; MSE
112; NE 120, 124, 155, 161, 175; !
Radiation and Health Physics: NE 120,
155, 162, 180; Risk, Safety and !
Systems Analysis: CE 193; Chem E
150A; E 120; IEOR 166; NE 120, 124,
155, 161, 167, 175.!
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
ABET Requirements and NE Courses
Course
NE Program Outcomes
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2
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4
5
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Math 1A, 1B, 53, 54
Chemistry 1A
Physics 7A, 7B, 7C
EE 40 (or 100)
Engin 45
Engin 7
Engin 117
Engin 115
Nuc Eng 101
Nuc Eng 150
Nuc Eng 104
Nuc Eng 170
Technical Electives including courses
required for selected area of
X
specialization #
Ethics course requirement
Humanities and Social Science Electives
X
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Courses Offered
NE
24
39
101
104
107
120
124
130
150
155
161
162
167
170
175
180
198
199
Undergraduate Level
Freshman Seminar
1
Issues in Nuclear Science and
2
Engineering
Nuclear Reactions and Radiation
4
Radiation Detection and Nuclear
3
Instrumentation Laboratory
Introduction to Imaging
3
Nuclear Materials
4
Radioactive Waste Management
3
Analytical Methods for Non
3
Proliferation
Introduction to Nuclear Reactor
4
Theory
Introduction to Numerical
3
Simulations in Radiation Transport
Nuclear Power Engineering
3
Radiation Biophysics and
3
Dosimetry
Nuclear Reactor Safety
3
Nuclear Design
3
Methods of Risk Analysis
3
Introduction to Controlled Fusion
3
Group Studies for Advanced
1-4
Undergraduates
Supervised Independent Study
1-4
Graduate Level
Nuclear Reactions and Interactions of
4
Norman
Radiation with Matter
220 Irradiation Effects in Nuclear Materials
3
Hoseman
221
Corrosion in Nuclear Power Systems
3
Hoseman
224
Safety Assessment for Geological
3
Ahn
Disposal of Radioactive Wastes
225
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
3
Ahn
230
Analytical Methods for Non3
Morse
Proliferation
250
Nuclear Reactor Theory
4
Vujic
255 Numerical Methods of Reactor Analysis 3
Vujic
260
Thermal Aspects of Nuclear Reactors
4
Peterson
265
Design Analysis of Nuclear Reactors
3
Greenspan
267
Nuclear Reactor Safety
3
Peterson
275 Principles and Methods of Risk Analysis 4
Peterson
280
Fusion Reactor Engineering
3
Morse
281
Fully Ionized Plasmas
3
Morse
282
Ion Source and Beam Technology
3
Leung
282L Ion Source and Beam Technology Lab
1
Leung
290G
Scientific and Regulatory Basis for
3
Ahn
Environmental Protection in Nuclear
Fuel Cycle
295
Nuclear Engineering Colloquium
0
298
Group Research Seminar
1
299
Individual Research
1-10
201
Peterson
Norman
Vetter
Vetter
Hoseman
Ahn
Morse
Vujic
Peterson
Vujic
Peterson
Peterson
Peterson
Morse
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Master of Engineering
Degree (NEW in 2011)
•  The objective is to develop professional engineering
leaders who understand the technical, environmental,
economic, and social issues involved in the design and
operation of nuclear engineering devices, systems, and
organizations.
•  Prospective students are engineers, typically with
industrial experience, who aspire to substantially
advance in their careers and ultimately to lead large,
complex organizations, including governments.
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
M.Eng. Curriculum
Breadth (7 units)
Integra
tive capsto
ne (5 units)
Techni
cal depth (12 units)
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Summary
•  After decades of negative feedback and declines, the nuclear
industry, federal government policies, and university enrollment
turned around.
•  We now need to develop innovative solutions for complicated,
coupled problems of energy resources, environmental impact
reduction, nuclear security and safety, and economics, especially in
post-Fukushima situation.
•  To respond to such needs and situation, university needs to develop
educational programs with innovative approaches. Crossdisciplinary training is critical in the energy field. The nuclear energy
power sector should be more integrated into energy planning and
evaluation across a wide range of energy technologies and systems.
•  Nuclear Engineering programs at UC Berkeley have been
continuously revised to meet such needs both at undergraduate and
graduate levels.
Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley